What legal risks does Meta face in acquiring Manus? | Explanation

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2026-03-28 04:52:42

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[Caixin] The acquisition of the Chinese AI startup Manus by the American tech giant Meta, completed in December last year, is still causing controversy. On March 26, 2026, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian hosted a regular press conference. A reporter from Agence France-Presse asked if the Chinese government has banned two executives from Manus from leaving the country, as reported by the Financial Times yesterday. Can the Chinese side confirm and explain the reasons for the travel ban?

“I am not aware of the situation you mentioned and recommend inquiring with the relevant Chinese authorities,” Lin Jian said.

Currently, the Chinese government’s official statement regarding Manus dates back to January of this year. On January 8, He Yadong, spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, stated at a regular press conference that the Ministry of Commerce would conduct an assessment investigation in conjunction with relevant departments to evaluate the consistency of the acquisition with regulations on export controls, technology import and export, and foreign investment.

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